St. Louis, MO Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | St. Louis | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,809 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4319.1 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.08% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 144,354 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
St. Louis has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | St. Louis | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,684 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.06% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | St. Louis | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $39,872 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $977 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 45.4% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | St. Louis | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.8 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
St. Louis has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | St. Louis | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.96 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Health
St. Louis has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | St. Louis | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.2% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.3% | 22.8% | 19.0% |